Eastern Plains Timber Bridge Replacement

Project complete

About the Project

Eight timber bridges throughout the region were removed and replaced with concrete bridges or box culverts in 2022 and 2023.

Other project work included:

  • Roadway reconstruction or resurfacing
  • Shoulder widening
  • New guardrail
  • Drainage improvements
  • Upgraded signage and striping

The two bridges originally included in Phase 4 on US 34 near Laird will now be constructed as part of a different project.


Work Schedule

General work hours were Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The table below provides general schedule information for each of the bridge locations.


Traffic Impacts

  • CO 61 (MP 3.34) over Surveyor Creek, approximately three miles north of US 34, Otis
  • Drivers encountered intermittent shoulder closures and one-lane alternating traffic during daylight hours in spring 2024 for finishing work

Project Facts

  • Cost: $25 million
  • Contractor: Lawrence Construction
  • Timeline: January 2022 to June 2024
  • Location: 10 locations on US 6, US 34, US 36, US 40, and CO 61 
    • Cities/Locations: shown in table below
    • Mileposts: shown in table below
    • Counties:  Arapahoe, Elbert, Morgan, Washington, Yuma


Structure Locations & Details

Structure Number

Location

Mile Point

Description

Status

D-25-E

CO 61 over Surveyor Creek

3.34

CO 61 three miles north of US 34, Otis

Phase 3, complete

G-21-A

US 40 over Agate Creek

339.69

US 40 one mile west of Main Street, Agate

Phase 1, complete

F-20-J

US 40 over draw

349.67

US 40 1/2-mile west of Ivy Street, Deer Trail

Phase 1, complete

C-22-K

US 6 over Beaver Canal

372.83

US 6 one mile east of I-76/US 6 interchange, Brush

Phase 2, complete

F-19-E

US 36 over draw

98.03

US 36 two miles west of CR 173 (Bradbury Road)

Phase 1, complete

F-20-L

I-70 Service Road over draw

321.31

US 40 one mile west of Peoria Road

Phase 1, complete

D-24-O

US 34 over draw

198.84

US 34 two miles east of CO 63/Cedar Avenue, Akron

Phase 2, complete

D-24-A

US 34 over draw

206.50

US 34 three miles west of CO 61/Dade Street, Otis

Phase 2, complete